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V964 SOC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,393 mi
Last recorded98,393 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV964 SOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 98,393 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 91,326 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 83,362 miles

slight wear near side steering arm

Fail 20 Oct 2011 83,362 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight wear near side steering arm

Pass 5 Aug 2010 73,464 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 73,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,801 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 100,485 miles

Wiper blades slightly smeary.

Chips in windscreen.

Exhaust system rusty.

Slight free play and noise at top of steering column.

Slight play in steering rack.

Steel wheel fitted to nearside front.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 100,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Chips in windscreen.

Exhaust system rusty.

Slight free play and noise at top of steering column.

Slight play in steering rack.

Steel wheel fitted to nearside front.

Wiper blades slightly smeary.

Fail 12 Mar 2009 100,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear brake hoses cracking and deteriorating.

Exhaust system in rusty and poor condition.

Slight free play and noise at top of steering column.

Slight play in steering rack.

Small chips in windscreen.

Wiper blades slightly smeary.

Pass 29 Sep 2007 88,165 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

small splits in rear brake hoses

splits in front brake hoses

Pass 19 Jun 2006 70,401 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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V964 SOC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V964 SOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V964 SOC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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